Pumpkin Contest Final Days!

The pumpkin decorating contest is well underway. We had a great turnout for our decorating party last Saturday, and added quite a few new pumpkins to the display. There is still time to submit your pumpkin! Pumpkins will be accepted until Saturday, October 31. NO carved pumpkins please. Pumpkins must be picked up by November 2 at 7:30 p.m. 

All ages are welcome. For the details click here.

Star Wars Reads Day Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of the Star Wars Reads Day raffle!

Walter

Max

&

Rachel

Thank you to everyone who participated, and congratulations to all of the Star Wars Academy graduates. May the Force be with you!

Star Wars Reads Day - October 10!

Attention young padawans! Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day all day at the library on Saturday, October 10. Make Star Wars inspired crafts, participate in a special Jedi Training Academy scavenger hunt, and earn raffle tickets. Lucky winners will receive prizes full of Star Wars goodies!! Costumes are encouraged. This event is free and open to the public.
No registration necessary.

READ MORE, YOU MUST!

Monarchs!

Congratulations to the winners of our Butterfly Guessing Contest!

Dylan, age 7

Christopher, age 10

Jasmine, age 9

Gaby, age 9

Sadie, age 9

Matthew, age 4

We raised and released

51 butterflies this year!

Weekly Story Programs Begin!

The fall story programs begin this week! If your child is registered for a story program, you may check the day and time of your session by calling the Children's Room, or by clicking here. If you wish to register for a program, please visit the Children's Room for more information. Happy Autumn!

Paws to Read - October 9

We still have space on Friday, October 9 for our Paws to Read program with Tessie, a certified therapy dog. Reading time slots begin at 3:30 p.m. and are 10 minutes in length. Children who are in kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to meet with Tessie and read together. Pre-registration is required. Please visit the Children’s Room desk for more information or to register.

Fabulous Fall Programs are here!

Our new seasonal schedule is out! 

Please note that registration for some of our programs begins on Monday, September 21 

at 10 a.m. in person in the Children's Room, 

with classes beginning the week of September 28. 

For a look at the complete lineup please click here.

In the meantime, 

join us for Art Club today at 3:30 pm and seasonal stories and craft on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Art Club!

Join Betsy for the first Art Club of the Fall Season!

Thursday, September 10 at 3:30 p.m.

We will explore a variety of art materials and techniques. 

No registration is necessary.

This program is designed for children in preschool and up.

Following dates are:

October 15, November 12 & December 10

Milkweed Seedpods

Our Monarchs are thriving! Make sure you visit the Children's Room to check them out and participate in our Monarch guessing contest. Would you like Monarchs to visit your yard? We have milkweed seedpods if you want to try your hand at attracting Monarchs to your garden next year. Stop into the Children's Room to pick one up!

Welcome Home Dyno!

Congratulations to all of our readers for another successful summer reading program! Dyno is back at the library. He had fun touring Hamilton and Wenham businesses, and enjoyed running into his library friends during his journey. Thank you for a great summer, and we hope you have a wonderful first day of school!

Make sure you check the blog, Facebook and Children's Room for updates as we prepare for a fantastic fall. Fall registration will begin on 

Monday, September 21 at 10:00 a.m.

Discover Dyno: Week 7!

Dyno visited Cumberland Farms in Hamilton for his last stop, and was seen by Finnegan, age 6. Congratulations Finnegan! Thank you to everyone who participated in the Discovering Dyno contest! We hope you had fun looking for Dyno.

Discover Dyno Week 6!

Dyno visited Connolly's Pharmacy in Hamilton, and he was discovered by Krisha, age 9. Congratulations Krisha! Where will Dyno visit for his last stop? If you find Dyno, fill out a raffle ticket in the Children's Room for a chance to win a special prize. Keep your eyes open, and good luck!

Summer Reading Ice Cream Party 2015

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Congratulations to all of our readers for a job well done. Join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. for a summer reading celebration complete with ice cream and surprises. Special thanks go to Cherry Farm Creamery. You must register for this activity and bring your reading log as your admission ticket to the party. See you there!

Countdown to Kindergarten!

You've been counting down, and now it's time to celebrate!

On Monday, August 17 at 6:30 p.m., DW will be here to perform the play

  DW Counts Down to Kindergarten. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for children to enjoy 

"kindergarten ready" activities and games. 

 You can register in the Children's Room or online at www.EarlyChildhoodPartners.weebly.com. 

We hope to see you there!

Discover Dyno Week 5

Congratulations to Samantha, age 7, for finding Dyno at GrassyRoots in Wenham. Keep your eyes open around town for Dyno. If you spot Dyno, visit the Children's Room and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize. Dyno will return home to the library on August 21st. Good luck!

Diane Edgecomb, Storyteller

Celebrate your inner hero, and join us on Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of stories and songs. Award winning storyteller, Diane Edgecomb, shares fun-loving tales and songs to entertain and showcase heroes around the world. Families of all ages are welcome. No registration necessary.

Science is Everywhere! Muse Magazine

Science is everywhere! Each month we are highlighting a STEAM-centric magazine available in the Children's Room. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. 

This month, we'll be looking at Muse. All children's magazines can be checked out for one week, with one renewal. For a full list of our children's magazines subscriptions, click here.

Muse - Suggested for ages 9 - 14

Kids who can't help wondering whether video games really kill their brain cells, or what a gentleman ladybug is called, will find the answers here, in articles written by award-winning authors and accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography. This magazine is perfect for readers who are interested in science, history, and the arts.

July/August 2015 Highlights:  This edition is all about outbreaks. Ick!

• Is a zombie virus coming?
• How does hand-washing help you stay healthy?
• Meet a super-sniffing rat who helps scientists detect disease! 

...and MORE!

Discover Dyno Week 4!

Congratulations to Vanessa, age 10, for discovering Dyno at Allied Conservation: Fine Art Conservation and Restoration in Hamilton. Keep your eyes open around town for Dyno. If you spot Dyno, visit the Children's Room and fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a special prize. Dyno will return home to the library on August 21st. Good luck!

Rolie Polie Guacamole!

Wednesday, August 5 at 6:30 p.m. 

OLE!

Rolie-Polie Guacamole is ‘Kindie” music at its best! 

Come join this amazing duo as they bring family friendly 
rock n’ roll, Chips and Salsa style, all the way from New York! 

This event is free and open to public. 

All ages are welcome and no registration is necessary.

Toto the Tornado Kitten

Toto the kitten was caught in the tornado that hit Brimfield, MA in 2011. Join us on Monday, August 3 at 3:30 p.m. to hear Toto's extraordinary story of survival, and meet Toto and heroic owner Jonathan Hall! Jonathan and Toto have raised over $55,000 for animal shelters including the Animal Rescue League of Boston whose rescue services team were responsible for Toto’s survival.

Be a Hero! 

Stop by the Children's Room and donate to the Animal Rescue League of Boston or Therapy Dogs Inc. by filling out a slip of paper and taping it to our charity wall.